"Gretna’s Banana Blossom dishes some of the best Thai on either side of the Mississippi thanks to Jimmy Cho’s creativity— try the ka pao chicken ramen, a riff on the popular Thai street food. His tasty version of steamed or fried pork dumplings, served with a sweet soy ginger sauce, are comfort food and its best, and curry is served six ways, from an elegant green curry studded with fresh vegetables to the egg noodle-based Chiang Mai style." - Clair Lorell